One of the aspects of my personality is that I enjoy looking forward to specific events. I’m the kind of guy that buys concert tickets the minute they go on sale and then counts down the days to see my favorite band. Having something to look forward to keeps me going. It gives me something to go to bed thinking about and energizes me when I wake up. There are several things happening the world of film photography that I’m looking forward to in 2015.
The Film Photography Project last week announced the 2015 FPP Walking Workshop, March 14th & 15th. This annual event is now in its third year. The workshop this year will be two full days in San Clemente, California. The workshop includes a tour of TheDarkRoom.com lab, giveaways, prizes, Q&A with The Dark Room owners and staff, Q&A with the Film Photography Project gang, street photography in San Celementa, camera and film demonstrations, and more to be announced. Registration is free, but limited. If you’re thinking about going, make sure to sign up now.
In 2014 Film Ferrania launched a Kickstarter project to fund 100 More Years of Analog Film. Working closely with the Italian government, the original factory constructed in 1923 is now being re-assembled to create a new film production facility. Film Ferrania will be producing 35mm and 120mm film, as well as Super 8 and 16mm cine films. Those of us that funded the Kickstarter will be receiving our film this April! #FilmIsAlive
Unfortunately another film Kickstarter campaign went unfunded in 2014, CineStill Medium Format Film. The popularity of using motion picture film in still cameras is on the rise. Along with their 35mm film, CineStill wanted to produce tungsten balanced, 800 ISO, medium format 120mm film. The film quality gives photos an incredible cinematic look. Even though the 120mm film won’t be produced by CineStill, I don’t think the market and desire are going to go away. There’s been a lot of talk about Kodak Vision 3 film online that originally inspired CineStill. I believe someone in 2015 is going to make 120 cinematic film. I plan to shoot some CineStill 35mm this year.
I’m looking forward to executing many ideas I have for Utah Film Photography this year. I have numerous rolls of film, new vintage cameras, and exciting gear to review in 2015. We’re also planning a Utah Film Photowalk and some guest posts from local film photographers.
What are you looking forward to in film photography this year?
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I’m definitely looking forward to Film Ferrania reopening film production on a more sustainable basis. Like you, I also kicked in some kickstarter funds. If I’d known of the Cinestill starter, I would also have been interested. Do you know how far short of the goal it fell?
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Steve, they had $19,458 funded from $360,000 requested. I really had my doubts about this Kickstarted because of the money needed. My prediction is Cinestill is going to re-think and re-tool, or someone else is going to fill the void for 110mm cinematic film.
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